Source of mystery ‘explosions’ told to stop

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) – The city of Blytheville and its police force has found the culprit behind a series of “explosions” in its community.

According to Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook, a person was shooting Tannerite at Big Lake on the east side by some duck blinds. He said the person was told to stop, and the investigation is now over.

On Sunday, Jan. 29, the Blytheville Police Department had originally announced that they were aware of recent bouts of “explosions” citizens had heard and even felt, noting that they knew the sounds weren’t coming from inside city limits.